Combination table and ironing board



Aug. 3, 1926. 1,594,722

L. GROTHAUS COMBINATION TABLE AND IRONING BOARD Filed Sept. 15, 1924 I5 Sheets-Sheet 1 Lillian firol/w us L. GROTHAUS COMBINATION TABLE AND IRONING BOARD Aug. 3 ,1926. 1,594,722

Filed Sept. 13, 1924 I 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 L alum, aroma Aug. 3,1926. 1,594,722

L. GROTHAUS COMBINATION TAB AND IRONING BOARD Filed se 1. 13, 1924 a Sheets-Sheet sf/zaus /7 Lillzan 6'1'0 Patented Aug. 3, 1926.

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COMBINATION TABLE AND IRONING BOARD.

Application filed September 13, 1924. Serial Nd, 737,544.

This invention relates to a combination table and ironing board-and it is an object oft-he invention to provide a novel and 1131- proved device oft this general character whereby the ironing board, when not in' may serveas aniedium' to prevent'tiltin'g oi the board.

An additionalobject of the invention is toprovide a novel"and'improved device oi this general character comprising a table with a removable top together with a foldab'le boa-rd adapted'to be housed within the supporting"structurefor the table top and whereinmeans are provided to effectively brace or strengthen the sections otthe board when extended for use. d

Furthe more; it is an object of the invention to provide a device of this general character whereininoveland improved means are em'ployedior effectively maintaining the r movable table top in applied position.

The invention consists in the details of construction and inthe combination and arrangement of the several parts'of my im prov ed combination table and ironing board whereby certain important advantages are attained and the'device rendered simpler, lessezzpensive and otherwise more convenien't and advantageous for use as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinatter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying. drawings; wherein Figure 1 is a' view partly in'se'ction and partly infelevati'on illustrating a combined table and ironing board constructed in according "with an embodiment of my inven-- tion; "theironing board bein shown compacted and housed within the table 'fraine;

Figure 2 is a sectional view takenfsubstaneaii 011 theme-2+2 or Figs-rel; looking t e direction of the arrow;

F 1'1i"e"'3 is a fra mentaryview; partly-in" st am and yin sieve-non sn wingnte ironing board extended for use and with the table topin hanging position;

Figure 4 is a fragmentary view in perspe'ctive of an end member of the frame illustrating the 'keeperfor the bolt;

Figure 5 is'a viewin bottom plan of the tabletop asherein disclosed;

Figure 6 En view in bottom plan of the ironing board extended and certain of the parts directly associated therewith;

Figure is a fragmentary sectional View taken substantially on the line 7- 7 of Figure 1 i I Figure 8 is a fragmentary sectional View takenSubstantially on the line 8-8"o't' Figs u're3z As disclosed in t'he'accompanying drawings, thetable comprises a framel consisting; of the side members 1 and the end members 2, the upper edges of which being coplanar or flush and th'e lower marginal portions ot th'e side members ladjacentone of the end members 2 are connected bythe interposed reiniorcin-g or bracing member 3.

Coa'ctingw'vi'tlr each end'of the frame F are the supportiiig legs e'the upper end portions of which having direct contact with the adjacent ends of the side members 1- ot' the frame, said upper end portions being connected bythe transversely disposed'member5. frameF is directly connected;asherein disclosed, to said upper portions of the legs 4; by the screws 6 whereby the frame F and the supporting legs a are maintainedin desiredassembled relation; It is to be noted that in the assembly of the frame F and the supporting legs a, each of the transversely disposed-members 5 is slightly spaced from the adjacent end member 2.

The table top T is of'requisite dimensions and at a deeiredpoint inwardly of one end of said top T is secured the depencling blocks? whichareadapted to abut or have close-contaetfrom within with oheof the end members 2 whi'leTthe opposite end. por tion 'oit the table hassecured thereto tlie uiiderhung'clips or lugs '8" which' are adapted to" "bere'cei v'e'd withinsu'itable recesses or pocket??? providedym the-i ns eon'd member '2 whereby theFtable" top T vvilr be trained applied p ster r are a t e are The adjacent end member 2 of the top T at a point substantially midway of the blocks 7 but outwardlythereof is provided with a sliding bolt 10 which is adapted to engage within a keeper 11 carried by the outer face of the adjacent member 5. By this means, the top T may be readily and conveniently locked inits applied or Work ing position.

The underhung lugs 8 constitute the 6X- tremities of the straps 12 but are suitably offset with respect thereto, said straps 12 being directly secured by the screws 14 or the like to the under surface of thev top T.

These straps 12 are disposed lengthwise of the top T and the inner extremities thereof are continued by the perpendicularly related extensions or arms 15, the extremities of which carrying the lips or flanges l6 disposed in a direction away from the lugs 8 and substantially at right angles to, the extension-s or arms 15. These arms15 are of a length to substantially bridge the member 5 provided with the keeper 11 and't-he adjacent end member 2 so that the flanges or lips 16 will engage the inner face of said end member 2 when the top T is supported in a hanging position at such end of the frame F.

This positioning or adjustment of the top T may be readily effected, after the bolt 10 has been moved into release position, by

slightly lifting the end portion of the top provided with the blocks 7 and then sliding said top T along the frame F.

The opposed faces of the side members 1 of the frame F at a predetermined point inwardly of the end thereof with which the bolt 10 is adapted to cooperate, are provided with the brackets or clips 17. These brackets 17 are in transverse alignment and secured to the lower marginal portions of the members 1.

Arranged between the side members 1 is a cross plate 18 the opposite end portions of which adjacent its lower margin being provided with the outstanding trunnions 19 which are pivotally connected with the brackets 17 whereby said plate is supported for swinging movement in a direction lengthwise of the frame F.

This plate 18 is of such width as to have its free or outer longitudinal marginal portion terminate slightly inwardly of the up per edges of the side members 1 when said plate 18 is in its raised position and'hingedly connected to the central portion of the free longitudinal marginal. portion of this plate 18 is a cleat 20. This cleat 20 is of a length to have its opposite end portions terminate inwardly of the straps 12 and the arms or extensions 15 carried thereby. N

The ironing board B comprises the two sections 21 and 22 having the adjacent end portions thereof pivotally connected by the concealed hinges 23whereby the section22 may be readily folded or superimposed upon yond the outer end of the section 21 and are connected from below by the cross member 25. This cross member 25 has extending therealong the flanges 26 spaced apart a distance to snugly receive therebetween the upper marginal portion of an end member 2 of the frame F when the section 21 is raised into working position.

Positioned between and slidably supported by the guide cleats 24 is a slide 27 which, when extended, serves as a support for the section 22 of the board when swung outwardly.

It is to .be particularly noted that the sections 21 and 22 are of a width less than the distance between the straps l2 and the extensions or arms 15 carried thereby so that the board when folded or compacted within the frame F will offer no. hindrance or obstruction to the requisite sliding'movementof the table top T. When so folded it will also be noted that the cross plate 18 is lowered and also out of the path of travel of said arms 15. i

7 By permitting the top T to hang at an end of the table, it will be readily noted that said top provides means effectively operating to prevent tilting of the board B when in use. Furthermore, this hanging of the top maintains the same in a position to conveniently permit its return to working position when desired.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a combination table andironing board constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may beassembled and operated, and it will also beobvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several members of the frame, means for pivotally connecting said plate With said side members, an ironing board section hingedly connected with said plate, a second ironing board section hingedly connected with the first named ironing board section and adapted to be superimposed thereon, means for supporting said second section extended in substantial alignment With the first named section, and means carried by the first named section to engage an end member of the frame When the ironing board is in position. for use.

2. A device of the class described comprising, in combination, a table frame, an ironing board adapted to be housed Within said frame, a table top adapted to be mounted upon the frame, depending blocks carriedby the top and adapted to abut an end member of the frame, and lugs depending from said top, the second end member of the. frame being provided With recesses to receive said lugs.

A device oi? the class described comprising, in combination, a table frame, an ironing board adapted to be housed Within said frame, a table top adapted to be mounted upon the frame, depending blocks carried by the top and adapted to abut an end men'iber oi? the frame, lugs depending from said top, the second end member of the fran'ie being provided With recesses to receive said lugs, and coact-ing means carried by the end portion oi the table top provided With the blocks and the adjacent end 01": the

frame for locking the top in applied position.

in testimony whereof I hereunto afiix my signature.

LILLIAN GRUTHAUS. 

